ShantyTown is an indie developed by Erik Rempen, released 16 April 2026 on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What ShantyTown is
ShantyTown is an indie game developed by Erik Rempen and released in 2026. It was published by Kinephantom Games. It is available on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.
The premise, in the publisher's words
ShantyTown is a calm, atmospheric builder where players create improvised neighbourhoods in unexpected spaces. Players stack shops, tuck rooftop gardens into corners, and build by instinct rather than rules. Four years in the making, the project has evolved from a modest experiment into a complete, thoughtfully crafted game that reflects the charm and honesty of imperfect design within dense cities.
How it plays
Its themes are sandbox. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
ShantyTown launched on 16 April 2026, within three weeks of Pragmata, Replaced, Saros and Mouse: P.I. For Hire.
Released around the same time: Pragmata, Replaced, Saros, Mouse: P.I. For Hire.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 2 videos →
Screenshots
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Quick answers
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